2012 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 96

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Light may stop blinking and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. For vehicles with Intelligent Key: This light blinks when the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK position with the key removed from the ignition switch. The blinking security indicator light indicates that the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational. For additional information, see "Security systems" later in this section. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. CAUTION Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy, and possible damage to the emission control system. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light (if so equipped) This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF. This indicates the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is not operating. Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch again or restart the engine and the system will operate normally. See "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on when you place the ignition switch in the ON position. The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is operational. If the light stays indicator on or comes on along with the light while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dynamic Control system checked by a NISSAN dealer. While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal. Side light and headlight indicator light (green) The side light and headlight indicator light illuminates when the side light or headlight position is selected. See "Headlight and turn signal switch" later in this section for further details. Overdrive off indicator light (CVT models) The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when the overdrive off mode is selected. For additional information, see "Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. Slip indicator light (if so equipped) This indicator will blink when the VDC system or the traction control system is operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface may be slippery. Security indicator light For vehicles without Intelligent Key: This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. Turn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Instruments and controls 2-17